Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HLA 65 and HLA 85 hedge trimmers are
designed for cutting low growing shrubs, high hedges, high
shrubs, high bushes and high scrub.
The hedge trimmer may be used in the rain.
The hedge trimmer is powered by a STIHL AP battery or a
STIHL AR battery.
WARNING
￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the hedge trimmer by
STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AP battery or a
STIHL AR battery.
￭ Using the hedge trimmer or the battery for purposes for
which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in this instruction manual
or the instruction manual for the STIHL AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer and battery. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the hedge
trimmer and battery. If the user’s physical, sensory or
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Maintain safe distance.
Maintain safe distance.
Always remove the battery during work breaks,
transport, storage, maintenance or repairs.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe battery’s specified temperature range.
5m (17ft)
15m (50ft)
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.